In a recent announcement, President Trump revealed that he intends to travel to China after a significant phone call with Xi Jinping. The call, which lasted an hour and a half, marked the first direct communication between the two leaders since the trade conflict began in February. During the discussion, Trump described the conversation as "very good," focusing primarily on trade matters, leading to what he called a "very positive conclusion for both countries."
Trump Announces Upcoming Trip to China Following Productive Call with Xi Jinping
Trump Announces Upcoming Trip to China Following Productive Call with Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump confirms his plans to visit China after a "very good" phone conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, amid ongoing trade tensions.
Trump noted that he had invited Xi to the White House, reciprocating the Chinese leader's invitation for him to visit China. While both leaders agreed on the respective invitations, no official confirmation regarding the trip has been announced. According to reports from Chinese state media, the dialogue occurred at the behest of the US, with Xi urging Trump to lift "negative measures" against China that have characterized their recent trade dealings.
Both the US and China have accused each other of breaching a temporary truce aimed at reducing tariffs imposed in the ongoing trade war. The back-and-forth between the nations intensified after the introduction of new tariffs, with China's response matching the increases leading to peaks of 145% rates on each other's imports.
Progress was made earlier this year, bringing US tariffs on Chinese goods down to 30%, while China reduced its levies on US imports to 10%. However, recent months have seen a stalling in negotiations, with both sides alleging violations of the agreed terms.
In a related context, the issue of Taiwan was also discussed, with Xi advising the US to manage the matter with care to avoid escalating tensions. This statement follows growing concerns from US officials over China's military posture towards Taiwan, viewed as a breakaway province by Beijing, which has hinted at the possibility of using force for reunification.
The conversation between Trump and Xi comes after months of anticipated communication, reflecting ongoing concerns over trade dynamics and geopolitical relationships in the Asia-Pacific region. The situation remains fluid as both countries navigate through complex negotiations and regional stability challenges.
Both the US and China have accused each other of breaching a temporary truce aimed at reducing tariffs imposed in the ongoing trade war. The back-and-forth between the nations intensified after the introduction of new tariffs, with China's response matching the increases leading to peaks of 145% rates on each other's imports.
Progress was made earlier this year, bringing US tariffs on Chinese goods down to 30%, while China reduced its levies on US imports to 10%. However, recent months have seen a stalling in negotiations, with both sides alleging violations of the agreed terms.
In a related context, the issue of Taiwan was also discussed, with Xi advising the US to manage the matter with care to avoid escalating tensions. This statement follows growing concerns from US officials over China's military posture towards Taiwan, viewed as a breakaway province by Beijing, which has hinted at the possibility of using force for reunification.
The conversation between Trump and Xi comes after months of anticipated communication, reflecting ongoing concerns over trade dynamics and geopolitical relationships in the Asia-Pacific region. The situation remains fluid as both countries navigate through complex negotiations and regional stability challenges.
